Lars Bevanger
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ETUC says no
Yes, BusinessEurope would like to discuss the possibility of negotiating with the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) on parts of this. That was the employer organisation’s answer to the questions raised by the European Commission in the second round of consultations on telework and the right to disconnect. This time, however, ETUC says no.
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What can we expect in 2026?
Denmark and the Faroe Islands take over the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. An update to the Helsinki Treaty is on the books to make it reflect the fact that Nordic cooperation consists of eight countries. Other key issues include competitiveness and societal security.
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The year that was: More than enough to get busy with for new labour ministers
Four out of five Nordic countries got new labour ministers in 2025. What were their priorities as they entered office? And which labour market reforms were in their in-trays, ready to be implemented?
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The small plastic bag and the big green transition
This year, I have hardly bought a single plastic bag. I like to believe I have contributed to “the big bag cut”. But sometimes I wonder what is really egging me on – a desire to save the planet or to save a few kroner?
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Predicting the unpredictable: the Nordics join forces on future skills
Digital leaps, the green transition and global crises make it harder than ever to predict which skills will be needed in the future. The Nordic countries are now joining forces on the project “Future Skills – Bridging the Competence Gap”. The aim is to develop more reliable systems for forecasting and skills matching.
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Sweden’s municipal climate efforts bring visible results
On a global level, the challenges of reaching emission-reducing climate goals are clear to see. Some even deny there is a problem despite huge amounts of research proving the opposite. In Sweden, things are different on a municipal level, however, where 58 municipalities have collaborated since 2008 in the association Klimatkommunerna (the Climate Municipalities).
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Finland attracts data centres with cheap electricity and a cool climate
The data centre industry is experiencing a global wave of investment, driven by artificial intelligence, cloud services and digitalisation. Finland and the other Nordics want a part of this wave and attract more foreign investment.
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Climate-friendly concrete earns Icelandic BM Vallá environmental recognition
Icelandic concrete manufacturer BM Vallá was nominated to be the 2024 environmental company of the year by SA, the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise. Such production is not typically associated with climate-friendly practices, but the nomination was primarily for the company’s introducing a new type of concrete, called Berglind, that cuts carbon emissions by almost half.
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Working towards green growth in a blue industry
Fish farming is Norway’s second largest industry. New knowledge about sustainable aquaculture is being developed at “Blått kompetansesenter” – the Blue Competence Centre – in Trøndelag.
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Municipal support for cleaner lorry traffic
The company Danske Fragtmænd is sending fewer diesel-powered lorries onto Danish roads and phasing in electric lorries. Det Grønne Akademi (the green academy) in Aarhus Municipality has helped support the company’s green transition.
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